Atty. Derek K. Kraft
Derek K. Kraft is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
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Derek K. Kraft is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek K. Kraft is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Derek K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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